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Join us for On Sunny Slope Farm’s Inaugural “Virginia Wine, Oysters & Artisans at the Cultural Crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley” Festival. Enjoy tastings from valley wineries, coastal oysters and an array of craft foods as you explore our curated, local artisan booths and are entertained with live music and fun activities (see features below). Spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon on the farm with your family and friends. It’s an All Virginia Day! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $20 early bird online, $22.50 later bird online, $25 at door. $10 no-tastings. $5 children. Join us under the VIP TENT as Locally Renowned Chefs showcase Specialty Dishes paired with these Exquisite Virginia Wines. And... Special guest culinary writer, owner of Taste Virginia Tours and partner of the Birthplace of American Cuisine tour initiative, Lisa Hamaker will provide demos on pairing wine with oysters. ___________________________ Oyster Purveyors, Bruce and Daniel Vogt of Big Island Aquaculture Oysters from Hayes, Virginia are joining the Artisans Center of Virginia and On Sunny Slope Farm to pair their oysters with Virginia wines for an extraordinary Shenandoah Valley “Merroir to Terroir” experience! Wineries/Vineyards: Bluestone Vineyard, Castel Glen Winery, Hunt's Vineyard, North Mountain Vineyard & Winery, Narmada Winery, White Barrell Winery, Barren Ridge Vineyards, and Cave Ridge Vineyard and Winery. Craft Foods: Big Island Aquaculture Oysters, Bella Festa, Mashita, Dayton Tavern, Bazzle's Bakery LLC and Smiley's Ice Cream. Curated Artisans: Designs by Melanie, Solace Studio & Gallery Fine Handcrafts, Woodturnings by Phil Evans, The Copper Patina, Gorgeous Chain, Cottage Crafts, Tamara's Designs, Rivers Edge Exotics, Bowls by Bowles, Hot Flash Pottery & d'vine baskets by brenda and BrydgeWorks Glass Studio, Warehouse & Gifts. Musical artists include: The Lion Brothers, RW Smith , Stephanie Nakasian Trio and Strong Water. _________________________ Proceeds from this event will be going to the Artisans Center of Virginia and the Virginia Oyster Trail. On Sunny Slope Farm is a member of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Artisan Trail (Trail Site # 48 ) and is situated in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Rockingham County. ________________________ MAKE YOURS A WEEKEND GETAWAY and come in early for the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Artisan Trail Open Door Tour on Saturday, Aug 5, 2017 – for a full day exploring artisan studios, farms, cultural sites and more all across the Cultural Crossroads of the Shenandoah Valley. * For More info on the Open Door Tour: http://www.opendoortour.org/2017/07/12/virginia-wine-oysters-artisans-cultural-crossroads-shenandoah-valley/